What is another word for kumis?

Pronunciation: [kjˈuːmiz] (IPA)

Kumis, a popular fermented dairy product, has several synonyms in different languages. In the Mongolian language, it is known as "airag," while in the Kazakh and Kyrgyz language, it is called "kymyz." The Turkish term for kumis is "kefir," and in Pakistan and India, it is known as "lacto-fermented milk" or "lassi." Other synonyms for kumis include "yogurt drink" and "cultured milk." Despite having different names, the process of fermenting milk to make kumis or its equivalents is similar, and it is a common beverage in many cultures around the world.

Synonyms for Kumis:

What are the hypernyms for Kumis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    alcoholic beverage, fermented beverage, fermented milk beverage, probiotic beverage.

Usage examples for Kumis

204, and the kumis myth from Lewin's Wild Races of South-east India, 225-6, in my Handbook of Folklore, 137-139, and Mr. Lang, in cap.
"Folklore as an Historical Science"
George Laurence Gomme

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